baklava
pronunciation
How to pronounce baklava in British English:
UK [ˈbɑ:kləˌvɑ:]
How to pronounce baklava in American English:
US [ˈbɑkləˌvɑ, ˌbɑkləˈvɑ]
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- Noun:
- rich Middle Eastern cake made of thin layers of flaky pastry filled with nuts and honey
Word Origin
- baklava (n.)
- 1650s, from Turkish.
Example
- 1. Pour the remaining margarine evenly on the baklava .
- 2. Throw in 500 pounds for a bottle of water , and add baklava for dessert down the block at patisserie darbois , and you 've got a meal for less than $ 4 .